Description
The US Air Force is seeking a contractor to provide on-call airfield runway friction testing services at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, and Spofford Auxiliary Airfield. The contractor will be required to conduct testing on three runways at Laughlin AFB and one runway at Spofford Auxiliary Airfield. The testing will be done using FAA-approved Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME) and will be conducted under wet conditions. The contractor will be required to provide timely reports on friction testing results, including maintenance recommendations for rubber removal. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional years.
• The contractor shall conduct testing at Laughlin AFB (runways 13L/31R, 13C/31C, 13R/31L) and Spofford Auxiliary Airfield (runway 13/31).
• The contractor shall use FAA-approved CFME and comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5320-12C and applicable ASTM standards.
• The contractor shall ensure testing is conducted under wet conditions, with controlled water depth as specified in the standards.
• The contractor shall provide timely reports on friction testing results, including maintenance recommendations for rubber removal.
• The contractor shall complete all testing within 72 hours of airfield access approval, during non-flying hours.